Locum Physician – Pediatric Psychiatry in Salem, MA | Mon–Fri |8a–5p| 5 days/week | Nov 30 - Mar 12 ~rb

Job ID: 3503944

Zip Code: 01970

Step into your next professional opportunity with Med Ninjas - Locum —join a trusted healthcare Facility as a Pediatric Psychiatrist in Salem, Massachusetts.

Job description

Med Ninjas is seeking a Pediatric Psychiatrist for short-term locum coverage at an inpatient acute care hospital located in Salem, Massachusetts.
The Physician must be available for the scheduled coverage blocks beginning November 30, 2026, through March 2027, as outlined below.
This assignment includes inpatient pediatric psychiatric care, rounding on the inpatient unit, evaluation and management of psychiatric conditions, and collaboration with an established multidisciplinary team. No on-call coverage is required.

Locum Physician – Pediatric Psychiatry | Salem, MA

Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
Start Date: November 30, 2026
End Date: March 12, 2027 (scheduled coverage blocks)
Position Details: Inpatient pediatric psychiatry coverage
Patient Population: Pediatric patients ages 3–18
Setting: Inpatient acute care hospital
Responsibilities: Rounding on the inpatient psychiatric floor, assessing and treating pediatric psychiatric patients, managing treatment plans, and collaborating with the clinical team
Required Procedures: Psychiatric evaluations, inpatient psychiatric management, and treatment planning for pediatric mental health conditions
EMR System: Epic
Support Staff: 1 physician and 2 nurse practitioners
Days Per Month: Scheduled weekday coverage blocks
On-Call/Weekends: No call; Monday–Friday schedule

Coverage Dates

• November 30–December 4, 2026
• December 28, 2026–January 1, 2027
• January 11–15, 2027
• January 25–29, 2027
• February 22–26, 2027
• March 8–12, 2027

Required Procedures and Skills

• Pediatric psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Inpatient psychiatric rounding and patient management
• Evaluation and treatment of suicidal ideation and related psychiatric concerns
• Management of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Assessment and management of personality disorders and defiant behaviors
• Development and monitoring of individualized treatment plans
• Collaboration with physicians, nurse practitioners, and the inpatient care team
• Experience caring for children and adolescents ages 3–18

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Psychiatry.
• Active Massachusetts medical license required
• BLS certification required.
• DEA registration required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience required.
• Experience managing inpatient pediatric psychiatric patients preferred.

Interested Pediatric Psychiatrists can reply with a recent CV, availability for the listed coverage dates, preferred shift type, active license status, NPI number, and expected hourly rate.

Rupesh
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